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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.70, 607.13 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.70, 607.13 and 148.20 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.70 : 607.13 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.70/607.13 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.70x = 607.13 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.70x = 89,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,976.67/404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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